2020-2021 Student and Parent Handbook
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2020-2021 Student and Parent Handbook Special note: COVID-19 During this period of a world-wide pandemic special rules and regulations have been established and are being implemented to protect and maximize the health and safety of our students and the entire St. Andrew’s School community. Where there may exist any conflict or difference between the 2020-2021 Student and Parent Handbook as published and newly developed COVID-19 operating procedures and policies, the COVID-19 operating guidelines will take precedence. The School will make every effort to communicate any material COVID-19 operating guidelines to all affected community members. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION AND MISSION 2 Infractions……………………………………………..21 CONTACT INFORMATION 3 Major Infractions……………………………………...22 MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMICS 4 Academi c Honesty…………………………………….23 Learning Goals………………………………………....4 Bullying and harassment……………………………...25 Academic Philosophy…………………………………..4 Sexual Harassment and Dating Advisers………………………………………………...4 Violence……………...29 UPPER SCHOOL ACADEMICS 5 Disciplinary Action and Consequences……………….33 Learning Goals………………………………………....5 Campus Buildings and Facilities……………………...35 Academic Philosophy…………………………………..5 Lockers and Student Identification Cards…………….35 Advisers………………………………………………...5 Automobiles…………………………………………..35 TECHNOLOGY 5 Community Service…………………………………...35 Acceptable Use Policy………………………………….6 Student Leadership……………………………………36 Device Requirement…………………………………....7 Chapin List…………………………………………....36 Daily Schedule………………………………………….8 National Honor Society…………………………….....38 Books…………………………………………………...9 Senior Privileges……………………………………...38 Drop/Add Policy………………………………………..9 Special Events and Traditions………………………...39 Class Attendance, Homework, and Make-up Policies…9 Attendance Policies and Procedures .…………………10 HEALTH 40 Snow Days, Delays, and Cancellations…………..…...11 Program……………………………………………….40 Successful Completion of Requirements……………...12 Procedures…………………………………………….40 Grading Policy and Reporting………………………...12 Medications…………..……………………………….41 Exam Policy and Schedule…………………………....12 Health Policy for Drugs and Alcohol………………....42 Honor Roll and Honors Program……………………...13 St. Andrew’s Accessibility Academic Probation…………………………………..14 Program…………………..43 Class Period Study Halls……………………………...14 Library Policies……………………………………….14 RESIDENTIAL LIFE 44 Athletics and Physical Education……………………..15 Facilities and Program………………………………..44 Eligibility Policy……………………………………....15 Suggested Articles for Residents……………………...44 Graduation Requirements and College Banking and Student Activity Account……………….45 Counseling………………………………………….....16 International Students………………………………....46 Parent Meetings, Conferences, and Class-Day Dormitory Visitation Visitation……………………………………………....1 Policy……………………………..…………………...46 7 Boarding Student Permissions………………………...47 Weekday STUDENT LIFE 18 Schedule………………………………….....48 Conduct Expectations………………………………....18 Weekend Middle School Code of Conduct……………………...18 Program……………………………………..49 Priority of Responsibilities……………………………18 Vacation Check-out and Return Dress Code…………………………………………….19 Policy………………..51 Student Discipline Procedures………………………...20 Commencement and Closing……………………….....52 1 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this handbook is to outline the philosophy, policies, and procedures of St. Andrew’s. It gives students and parents an overview of day-to-day life in our community and is a reference in regards to what can be expected at St. Andrew’s. It should help students and parents understand how we implement our philosophy in the various areas of our School. If we are to be successful, we need to work together with parents as well as with students. For this reason, we encourage families to review this material together and call us with any questions. On rare occasions, it is necessary during the course of the school year to change policies, procedures, or rules stated in this handbook. If the modifications are significant, families will be notified. STATEMENT OF MISSION St. Andrew’s School is a small, non-denominational boarding and day school located on a beautiful 70-acre campus serving coeducational grades 6-12 & Postgraduate (PG). The following is the official statement of St. Andrew’s philosophy as approved by the Board of Trustees in 2015: St. Andrew’s School is a nurturing, challenging and safe educational community serving students in grades 6 - 12 and postgraduate (PG). Our dedicated faculty and staff embrace, encourage, educate and empower students one mind at a time. Our Episcopal heritage guides our moral and ethical values. Academic success and personal growth are promoted so that students can purposefully engage, succeed and thrive in school and in life. Guiding Principles We believe in and practice the concept of “students first” and strive to ensure that all our decisions—academic, fiscal and philosophical—emanate from this conviction. We are committed to a curriculum that prepares students for life and ensures that all who seek access to higher education will be sufficiently prepared. We value a community as diverse as the world in which we live and therefore accept students based solely on their capacity to learn, grow and flourish because of our approach to education. We pledge to offer sufficient financial aid to fulfill our mission. We uphold the conviction that our students learn best in a small, intimate environment that allows for personal attention and ongoing interaction with faculty. We seek to create a campus-wide environment that fosters growth in all its dimensions—intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual—and promotes learning in the classroom and beyond. We embrace the arts, athletics and community service as essential elements of a St. Andrew’s education. We strive to enhance the spiritual, moral and ethical development of our students by offering courses, programs and activities that nourish not just the head, but the heart and soul. We recognize the importance of recruiting and retaining the very best faculty and staff, and we work diligently toward 2 that end. IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION ST. ANDREW’S SCHOOL SWITCHBOARD: 401-246-1230 ADMINISTRATOR ON DUTY (rotates weekly) Cell: 401-225-4508 DIRECTOR OF STUDENT LIFE: Matthew Peal, ext. 3298 DEAN OF STUDENTS: Elizabeth Park, ext. 3144 ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL FOR ACADEMICS: Alexandra McMullen, ext. 3038 DIRECTOR OF UPPER SCHOOL: Michael Morin, ext. 3046 ASSISTANT TO DIRECTOR OF UPPER SCHOOL/ REGISTRAR: Shelley Peterson, ext. 3047 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMING: Ryan Alescio, ext. 3139 DIRECTOR OF LEARNING SERVICES: Dr. Dana Gurney, ext. 3048 COORDINATOR TO THE OFFICE OF LEARNING SERVICES: Lisa Goniprow, ext. 3054 DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS: Michael Hart, ext. 3041 DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL LIFE: Robert Tisdale, ext. 3109 TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR: Adam Telford, ext. 3064 SCHOOL NURSE: Rachel Shapiro and Sasha Askew, ext. 3030 DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE COUNSELING: Eric Hill, ext. 3045 SCHOOL COUNSELOR: Ann Allain, ext. 3035 DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES: Matthew Cerullo, ext. 3036 EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE Head of School: Lee Ann Cameron, ext. 3029 ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT: Stephanie Morin, ext. 3026 DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT: Kerrie Donahue ext. 3043 DIRECTOR OF ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT: Ray Cross, ext. 3033 3 MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMICS Learning Goals for the St. Andrew’s Middle School Student: 1. To develop the skills necessary to be an effective thinker, communicator, collaborator, and citizen of the world. 2. To develop the capacity for and understand the importance of positive risk-taking as a means to enhance one’s learning experience and to help stimulate intellectual and social/emotional growth. 3. To develop problem-solving skills which will be used effectively as an individual and as a member of a group. 4. To view learning as a journey and not a destination; in a world that is increasingly interrelated and rapidly evolving, to be able to develop the flexibility needed to adapt to new conditions. 5. To begin to develop a strong value system, which will provide a strong foundation for a life that will be full of honesty, compassion, and respect toward others. 6. To begin to accept the responsibilities of citizenship at all levels, from the familiar worlds of home and school to the increasingly complex domains of our local, national, and global communities. 7. To develop self-awareness, self-reliance, self-confidence, and self-respect and to recognize the importance that high personal and communal expectations play in helping the development of these traits. 8. To begin to learn how to relate effectively with different kinds of people, which will help to foster the development of strong and enduring friendships. 9. To learn that a healthy mind and a healthy body must be maintained throughout life by sound health practices and physical exercise. 10. To participate enthusiastically in service toward the community and honoring the Chapin tradition Academic Philosophy: Each student at St. Andrew’s is a unique individual who brings their strengths and challenges into the classroom. It is our belief that every student is capable of learning when provided with an educational program that meets their needs and utilizes their learning style. St. Andrew’s offers a variety of coursework and support services, which allow us to develop an appropriate program for each student. The curriculum is designed to enable students to build on sequential steps in the learning